I went to Tranzac last night.

Wednesday nights this month Samir Khan (Tusks) has been putting on shows at the Tranzac's Main Hall. They've been varied, but have all looked enticing. I went last night, drawn out in mid-week by the promise of a set by Gentleman Reg, who didn't seem to be too thrilled about playing this one the last time I chatted with him. But he was there, and at least pretended to be happy about it!

I got to the Tranzac in time to hear the last couple of songs by Bellewoods, and chided myself for not coming earlier. This is a band I've gotta see again. They sounded great. Second on the bill was Great Aunt Ida, a band I've listed many times, but had yet to see. Ida and her band were ok, but I imagine the Southern Cross Lounge is a better fit for them. Gentleman Reg and his band (including one of my favourite drummers, Greg Millson) performed catchy but interesting idie pop songs. I was glad that I went. And I look forward to the new record, hopefully out early in the summer.

These days it's rare that I go to a show without knowing if anyone I know will be there. Last night I went solo, and didn't bank on seeing any familiar faces. A friend of mine turned up for Reg's performance, but earlier in the evening I busied myself meeting and talking with Samir and Michael Holt, whom I'd seen perform a song last Friday at El Mo. It was good to remind myself that I do actually enjoy going out alone.